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OCTOBER 4, 2018
Chamber finds new home at community center By Samantha Jones
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The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce has made a community-centered move. Interim director Damon Henke reported last week that the chamber has relocated to the Eureka Springs Community Center at 44 Kingshighway after years of operating in Pine Mountain Village. The chamber had been looking for a new location before rent prices increased at Pine Mountain Village this summer, Henke said, but that was certainly a motivating factor to move quickly. “Over the years, we’ve shrunk to a staff that fit the level of volume coming into the chamber,” Henke said. “We really needed a location that was slightly smaller, too.” The new location works perfectly for the chamber’s visitor services, Henke said, because it’s even closer to the transit office. Henke said visitors commonly ask about the open-air trolley tour, saying chamber employees are happy to help with that. It’s important for the chamber to become a hub for visitors and locals, Henke said. “The community center is the up-andcoming hub of Eureka Springs,” Henke said. “We hope to simply complement that hub and push it forward, not only as a visitor’s center but for the actual business com-
munity the chamber serves.” Henke said locals should look out for chamber events at the community center. He expects to host the popular Chocolate Festival, Henke said, and Yards & Yards of Yard Sales at the chamber’s new location. Henke described how the Eureka Springs Farmers Market benefits the chamber, saying he’s grateful the market takes place right outside the chamber’s front door. “Not only is that beneficial for the locals to be able to come and get some fresh produce … if you pull into the visitor’s center as a tourist and see there’s a farmers market on the front steps, it just adds to the depth of the community,” Henke said, “and makes your vacation that much more interesting.” Henke said the chamber has enjoyed working with the community center’s board of directors. It was easy to make the move, he said. “When we came to the community center and said we might be interested, they said, ‘It’s a perfect fit,’ ” Henke said. Diane Murphy, chairwoman of the community center’s board of directors, said the board had hoped to attract organizations like the chamber from the very beginning. Murphy said the idea was to have an office park where local businesses could have a central location to the community.
Photo by Tavi Ellis
The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce has moved to the Eureka Springs Community Center at 44 Kingshighway. Getting settled in is hard work, but the chamber crew took a break to pose for a photo Monday morning. Pictured left to right are interim director Damon Henke, Devin Henderson in communications, board member Mike Seals and board member Lori Blood.
“We’re super thrilled to have our first tenant in the office park,” Murphy said. “It came about unexpectedly, and we are excited to welcome the chamber.” Murphy said she hopes the chamber’s move indicates a trend, saying the office park is an important tool to help the community center sustain itself. The community center
doesn’t receive any tax dollars, Murphy said. “The whole vision has been for the community center to be a gathering spot. We really wanted to have it be not just a recreational place but something that serves the whole community,” Murphy said. “We are moving forward one space at a time to make See Chamber, page 4
n Bikes, Blues and BBQ rundown
n Five & Dime gears up for productions
n St. James offers weekend events
Officials report one fatality, minor accidents during BBB
Fall Performance Series slated for Oct. 11-14 at Main Stage
Church will host October Fest, Blessing of Animals Oct. 6-7
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Local officials report one fatality during BBB By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail. com
A local man was killed in a motorcycle accident last week, one day before Bikes, Blues and BBQ officially began. According to a report from the Arkansas State Police, Jerry Baker, 63, of Green Forest died at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, on Highway 62 between Green Forest and Berryville. The report says Baker’s motorcycle was negotiating a right-hand turn when it crossed the center line, traveled to the south side of Highway 62 and struck a highway sign. Though it’s unclear whether the accident was related to Bikes, Blues and BBQ, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Maj. George Frye said it was the only fatal motorcycle accident reported over the past week. “Otherwise, it was a pretty tame weekend,” Frye said. “We had no extra calls as a result of it. It’s been pretty quiet.” Eureka Springs fire chief Nick Samac agreed, saying there were no fatal accidents in Eureka Springs. “We did have several motorcycle accidents, which is inevitable when you inundate this portion of the state with that many motorcycles,” Samac said. The fire department received 39 calls for an ambulance over the weekend, Samac said, and nine were motor vehicle accidents. Eureka Springs police chief Brian Young said he’s
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pleased with how well the weekend went. “We had congestion, but accidents were low compared to prior years,” Young said. “I was surprised we had very few accidents inside the city limits related to Bikes, Blues and BBQ.” Some of the accidents happened in rural Eureka Springs, Samac said, on Highway 62 West or Highway 23 South. Samac thanked rural responders for being available during the weekend, saying their help means everything. Rural responders arrive on the scene before anyone else, Samac said, to help assess the situation. “Our rural fire departments are such a necessary resource,” Samac said. “They get there before the ambulance, assessing the scene and determining what resources we are going to need. They can make that determination long before we get there.” Brandy Moore, who works with Central EMS, said there were no fatalities reported in Washington County during the weekend. “We don’t normally have no fatalities,” Moore said. “That’s an improvement.” There was one other fatal motorcycle accident in Arkansas over the past week, although it’s unclear whether it was related to Bikes, Blues and BBQ. John W. Jameson, 59, of Parks was killed in a one-vehicle accident Sunday morning on Highway 270 West in Polk County.
John Rankine is the landlord of Eureka Fine Art Gallery, which is a consortium of eight artists. An article in the Sept. 20 edition incorrectly described his role at the gallery.
DISPATCH Desk
Sept. 24 1:15 a.m. - An officer responded to the report of suspicious activity. 10:12 a.m. - An officer responded to the report of theft and threats. The caller advised she was going to get a protection order and get the eviction process started. 10:19 a.m. - A caller from a local business requested an officer to respond for a report on possible counterfeit checks. An officer responded and took the information. 11:03 a.m. - A caller requested an officer for a report on harassment. An officer responded, but no report was taken at this time. Sept. 25 7:57 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of a lost dog. The officer picked up the dog and transported it to the police department. Sept. 26 10:23 a.m. - Carroll County Dispatch advised of two male juveniles on bikes vandalizing a local business. An officer responded but did not find any vandalism. The officer spoke with the two subjects and determined that no vandalism had been done. 10:56 a.m. - A caller from a local school advised there was a dog on their playground. The animal control officer responded, but the dog was gone on arrival. It must be ruff to always be on the run. 3:21 p.m. - An officer conducted a welfare check but was unable to make contact. 8:54 p.m. - An officer conducted a welfare check. 9:06 p.m. - An officer assisted EMS with a medical dispatch. EMS transported the subject to the hospital. Sept. 27 12:33 a.m. - An officer responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle. The owner showed back up, and the vehicle was towed to the owner’s residence. 9:09 a.m. - A caller advised that a store front window was broken out overnight. An officer responded for a report. 3:26 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of a traffic accident and took a report. A subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license and reckless driving. 4:33 p.m. - An officer responded to assist Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputies with a traffic accident. 6:23 p.m. - An officer responded to an automobile accident and filed a report. 7:00 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of a disturbance. All parties complied with the officer’s request to keep the noise down. 7:18 p.m. - Officers made a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of a subject on an outstanding Carroll
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County bench warrant. 9:27 p.m. - A juvenile female subject was taken into custody after officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a local residence. The incident was referred to juvenile authorities. 11:01 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of a subject causing issues at an area restaurant but was unable to make contact. Sept. 28 1:00 a.m. - An officer responded for a private property accident report. 9:23 a.m. - A caller advised of a dog barking constantly whenever the owners’ leave it outside when they leave the residence. The information was given to the animal control officer to make contact and attempt to resolve the issue. 12:31 p.m. - A caller advised of a motorcycle accident. He advised that the rider pulled out, lost control and slide across the road. He advised the motorcycle was in the ditch and the rider was up and walking around. An officer responded, but the individual declined a report or treatment from Emergency Medical Services (EMS). 12:55 p.m. - A caller complained about noise from motorcycles as they went by her house. Officers were advised to maintain drive-throughs of the area to monitor traffic. 3:51 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of subjects on motorcycles cursing and causing problems. The officer issued citations. 5:00 p.m. - Officers responded to an automobile accident and filed a report. 6:30 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of subjects sitting outside an area business on motorcycles with alcohol. Oh, Bikes, Blues and BBQ … how we missed you! 7:52 p.m. - Officers responded to the report of a disturbance at an area apartment complex and arrested a subject for public intoxication. 10:56 p.m. - Officers responded to Lake Leatherwood to help a guest gain access to their cabin. 11:47 p.m. - Officers conducted a welfare check on a male subject walking on the side of the highway. Sept. 29 9:50 a.m. - An officer performed a traffic stop, which resulted in the arrest of a subject for driving on a suspended license and minor in possession of alcohol. 10:11 a.m. - An officer responded to an alarm. All was well. 2:06 p.m. - A caller requested officer assistance with a verbal dispute. An officer responded, but the subject causing the disturbance was gone on arrival. 4:44 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of a See Dispatch, page 5
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‘Arkansas success story’ Hutchinson commends Connect 4 program By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
Industry, legislative and community leaders all met Monday at the Carroll County Career Center for the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Connect 4 program, which guest speaker Gov. Asa Hutchinson lauded as an “Arkansas success story.” Rodney Ellis, president of the Connect 4 board of directors, welcomed everyone to the career center. “We appreciate everyone being here this morning, and we appreciate the governor being here,” he said. “There are a lot of people behind the scenes in the community who made this happen. Connect 4 is a partnership of the three school districts, Berryville, Eureka Springs and Green Forest, and local industry.” Hutchinson said he was grateful to be in Berryville to help celebrate another Arkansas success story. “Getting the three schools working together on a project very important to young people,” he said, “is going to give them opportunities they never had. The other part of the equation is the industry partners that are a key part of this story here, especially in converting this armory into the Connect 4 industrial maintenance program.” Hutchinson said he remembered when the Arkansas Army National Guard announced it was closing about 10 of its locations around Arkansas. “That was really bad news in some cities, but Berryville stepped up and said ‘That’s something we can use,’ ” he said. “Mayor Tim McKinney, congratulations for your vision here, not just for Berryville but for the entire region.” Hutchinson said Berryville, Eureka Springs and Green Forest schools are all represented among the 19 students enrolled in the Connect 4 program’s first year. “These students are really what we’re here to celebrate,” he said. “When I became governor, there were 55 high schools in Arkansas that had no access to career edu-
cation centers. Now, that number has been reduced to 17 because we’ve been going from Paris to Gentry to Helena-West Helena opening career centers that expand the opportunities for our young people.” Hutchinson continued, “A decade ago, we basically said everyone needs to go to college and if you don’t go to college there’s something wrong with your vision for life. We recognize now that we’re not doing right by our young people to give them such limited options.” Thanks to the Connect 4 program, he said, Carroll County students can study industrial maintenance and enter high-paying skilled labor positions right out of high school. “What’s exciting about that option for young people is it does not lock you into a career path,” Hutchinson said. He said students may decide to get additional classes and instruction and could even pursue a four-year degree while working in a high-paying skilled labor position. “Congratulations to Green Forest, Berryville and Eureka Springs for the partnership and success here,” Hutchinson said. “I’m anxious to see what this partnership will bring in the future.” McKinney said he appreciated everyone attending the grand opening and recognized the three superintendents for making the Connect 4 program happen. “They work hard for their kids. They know what their kids need,” McKinney said, “and they’re the ones who made it happen.” Superintendent Matt Summers welcomed the crowd on behalf of the Green Forest School District, its board of directors, faculty, staff and students. “This school has been a long time coming,” he said. “Many obstacles and hurdles stood between our dreams and this reality. The partnership required to accomplish this goal was quite remarkable. Three schools, their boards of directors, city governments and numerous industry partners have all worked tirelessly for this creation and these students.”
Photo by Tavi Ellis/Lovely County Citizen
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, along with local officials, marks the opening of the Carroll County Career Center on Monday, Oct. 1.
Summers continued, “I hope and dream that our best skilled labor force stays right here in Carroll County to serve our community with the credentials they earn here to build, repair, maintain, improve and serve all of our cities and their people. Students, the only place that success is in front of work is in the dictionary. John Dewey said ‘Education is not preparation for life. Education is life itself.’ ” Eureka Springs Superintendent Bryan Pruitt thanked everyone who has been an integral part of bringing the Connect 4 program together. “We appreciate Mike Rogers, Mayor McKinney and everyone who has stepped up to help us,” Pruitt said. “We want to create a balanced curriculum and want to educate all of our kids, whether it’s coding, industrial maintenance, agriculture, home economics or the college path. Whatever they want to go on to be, we want to have our kids prepared, ready and confident.” He continued, “When you go through a program like this, you come out confident and ready for the world of work. I’m excited for those opportunities for our students. It’s
a great pleasure for us as superintendents to be part of that.” Berryville Superintendent Owen Powell thanked everyone for attending and supporting Carroll County students, school districts and the Connect 4 program. “About 40 percent of Berryville students go on to college. That means about 60 percent go into the workforce,” he said. “As a public school system, it is our job to prepare all students for higher education or the workforce. That’s what this program here is all about.” Powell continued, “We’re excited about this program. It’s taken a lot of work and a lot of time by a lot of people. Rodney Ellis and [C4 director] James Knight are really the backbone of what made this facility what it is. Any time I come over here, they’re working their tails off. I really appreciate them.” He said the idea for the program came about when the empty armory building was handed over to Berryville. “There’s no doubt in my mind it’s going to grow and help make out students in Carroll County be successful,” Powell said.
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This fall, Five & Dime Drama Collective is taking its third season to a whole new level. Scheduled for Oct. 11-14, the Fall Performance Series will take place at Main Stage Creative Community Center in Eureka Springs. Kenn Woodard is back on the set again this year, serving as the executive creative director. Woodard is an accomplished actor, producer and director, and he has reimagined the Fall Performance Series by pulling together a larger and more diverse collection of works for this year’s performance. With more than 360 plays submitted from 200 playwrights around the world, Woodard said, the process of selecting scripts was lengthy. Woodard said the performance series will focus on the “Multiverse” theme, described as a group of multiple universes, including our own, creating the perfect motif for the seven world-premier micro-plays chosen for the series. The previous two Fall Performance Series included six short plays, roughly 10
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minutes in length. This year’s micro-plays vary in length and the overall show will run about two hours with a 15-minute intermission. The micro-plays include Neith Anderith’s Accountability, Lindsay Partain’s Until the Earth Breaks Open, Ashley Arai’s Two Martinis, MacKenzie Doss’ The Combustibles, Randy Gross’ Angels of the Mansions of the Moon, Amy Tofte’s Pulse & Power and Michael Carey’s Bonkers. Woodard said he has brought in talented set designers, wardrobe specialists and professional lighting and sound technicians for the series. His dream, he said, is to “empower the collaboration of creatives and others in the community in a cooperative and energetic blend to allow the expression from every aspect, no matter their backgrounds or experience.” Eureka Springs has a wealth of creative individuals, Woodard said, to take on the production. He said he’s inspired and delighted with the talented locals who have come forth to contribute, including playwrights, actors and underwriters. The production wouldn’t be possible without its
underwriters, Woodard said. The production is adult-themed and presented in a unique round-stage experience, featuring poignant, short play performances relevant to everyone today. Woodard said the plays are deep in reflection and introspective on humanity with supernatural and subconscious social influences. The Multiverse opens Thursday, Oct. 11, and runs until Sunday, Oct. 14, at Main Stage Creative Community Center at 67 N. Main St. in Eureka Springs. Each evening’s performance will run approximately two hours with an intermission, ending with an opportunity to meet the casts and crew. Two audience talk back sessions will be offered on Friday, Oct. 12, and at a matinee performance Sunday, Oct. 14. The performance on Saturday, Oct. 13, will include a gala event allowing ticket holders to enjoy drinks and hearty hors d’oeuvres while viewing the work of local artists. Ticket prices range from $15 to $35 and are available at www.FiveAndDimeDramaCollective.org.
said. “It’s a fantastic place for fitness, the farmers market and festivals. We look forward to serving as an economic developer for the community center and bringing more businesses here to make it sustainable.” Moving forward, Henke said, the chamber is excited about the future. Henke said the chamber is getting back to its roots planning the Visitor Guide, saying the chamber will keep the visitor’s center open during the winter. In place of its annual banquet in December, Henke said, the chamber will be hosting a season kickoff event in April. “Instead of bringing everything to a close with awards ceremonies and basically trailing everything off as if we’re shutting down for the season,” Henke said, “we really want to open next year’s season with announcements of what’s to come.” The chamber will be waiting to find a
full-time director, Henke said, until its finances are sound. “The next leader we hand the chamber to will have a financially stable chamber with the proper foundation to move forward in Eureka Springs,” Henke said. “We are in a conservative mode to make sure we have the right business services and the right networking opportunities to allow us to rebuild financially for the next year.” In the meantime, Henke said, he hopes to see the chamber unite local businesses. “A reason a lot of people join the chamber is they feel they have a civic duty to be part of an organization that’s moving the community forward,” Henke said. “I just want people to think of the chamber not necessarily as what we do for everyone else, but how do we come together and move the town forward?”
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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley
Did you enjoy Bikes, Blues and BBQ?
Zamaroth
“The Wizard”
Yes, they were good tippers to me.
Don Moffitt “Donnie”
Yes, I enjoyed it but was glad to see it end.
Lance Levi Schrumpf “Lancie”
I enjoyed the money but not the noise.
Daycie Stone
Richard Wray
Joanne Fenlon
I enjoyed it but it was intense.
We did, yes.
I did, yes.
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Get your nutrients
Trust me, I couldn’t help myself. I just had to write this column after reading an advertisement in the coupon section of the big daily Arkansas newspaper. The ad was selling a very well known multi-vitamin. The interesting thing is they asked if we knew that up to 90 percent of Americans fall short in getting important nutrients from food alone. The specific nutrients and deficit amount referred to, apparently, are vitamin A (50 percent), vitamin C (40 percent), vitamin D (90 percent), vitamin E (90 percent) and calcium (50 percent). As part of a healthy lifestyle, they go on to encourage exercise, eating fresh and getting good sleep everyday, as well as taking the multi-vitamin. Wow, I don’t know where they got these numbers as there was not a reference to follow. The big corporation behind the ad certainly would have vetted the information before publishing, so I’m awestruck at the high numbers. This ad actually says “fall short in getting important nutrients from food alone.” That the great majority of fellow Americans eats so poorly and/ or consumes such low-quality food, which makes for this statement, is profound. Add to this the well-established reality of induced nutritional deficiency caused by prescribed drugs, and we have an extensive health crisis. A little while ago, I started a series of Natural Way columns with the following: “In our nutty system which often pits medications/
science against nutritional supplements, the bias supporting medicine is usually given top dog status. Dire warnings abound that if you do this drug or that, then these supplements Jim Fain will interfere causing harm. Rarely is there a balanced approach. Suppose the prescription medication bias with huge amounts of corporate money backing it is entirely backwards? Suppose the prescription drug is actually interfering with the absorption of the nutritional supplement. Suppose, it is well-established that prescribed drugs often and commonly create new ailments by causing vitamin and mineral deficits ... what would you do? Think about this, as this is more often the case than we can imagine.” It is very easy to find out if your prescribed drug is interfering with nutrient absorption. Simply Google, “(drug) nutritional deficiency” and you’ll get information then supplement accordingly. Is it any wonder at all why we have so many sick and medically disabled people in our country? So this is what I suggest be done to keep your health strong. Support your local farmer’s market as much as possible. Avoid sugar along with processed grains, opting for fresh flavors. Walk everyday and get a good nights sleep. Theanine, glycine, CBD and melatonin are good for this. Supplement daily with a quality multi-vitamin and a potent probiotic.
Dispatch
7:52 p.m. - A caller advised of a domestic disturbance between a male and a female at an area apartment complex. Officers responded. The female subject was gone on arrival. Oct. 1 12:04 a.m. - Officers responded to an area motel for the report of a disturbance. A subject was arrested for criminal trespassing, possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest.
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found purse and placed it in the found property at the police department. 8:42 p.m. - Officers responded to the report of a suspicious male and arrested the subject for public intoxication, criminal trespassing and criminal mischief. Sept. 30 8:29 a.m. - An officer took a report on theft.
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
26 votes cast
Do you think the city properly enforces the animal code? m Yes: 30.8% (8 votes) m No: 46.2% (12 votes)
m Not sure: 23.1% (6 votes)
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Congratulations Peachtree Residents and Staff
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Bikes, Blues and BBQ roared into Northwest Arkansas Sept. 27-30.
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Highway 62 in Eureka Springs offers riders a scenic, curvy challenge.
During Bikes, Blues and BBQ, there is a seemingly endless row of motorcycles outside every restaurant and watering hole.
Bikers tour the countryside, soaking in gorgeous views all over Northwest Arkansas, like this group posing in front of the Beaver bridge, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Law Tigers are on the prowl at Pine Mountain Village.
The lookout at Inspiration Point is a special place for visitors to stop for a moment and watch the sun set.
Steve Johnson invites bikers to Rider Appreciation Day on Saturday to enjoy free bottled water and area maps showing scenic rides perfect for motorcycle touring.
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St. James Episcopal Church to host community events Oct. 6-7 By Samantha Jones
Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
St. James Episcopal Church has big plans this weekend. The church will host October Fest from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, featuring an ice cream social, silent auction, music and entertainment. At 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, the church will have a Blessing of the Animals service in the garden. Both events will take place at 28 Prospect Avenue. Event organizer Darlene Simmons said she’s excited about the weekend, saying she hopes the garden is full of people. The silent auction features several enriching experiences like a high tea for six people, Simmons said, and there will be music and entertainment all afternoon. “It’s wonderful to bring the whole community in,” Simmons said. “We like people to see St. James. It’s a wonderful church and garden. Anybody in the community is invited.” There’s no fee to attend the event, Simmons said, but the church will accept donations. All the money raised at the event will help the church give back, she said. Simmons said the church is helping a young man through seminary school, saying half of the funds will go toward that. “We have a very wonderful 28-year-old man we are happy to support,” Simmons said. The other half of the money will go into the church’s discretionary fund. Simmons said that fund is meant to help anybody in the community who needs it. “We may use the funds to fix someone’s car or put someone up in a hotel room for a couple of nights until they can find a place to stay,” Simmons said. At the Blessing of the Animals, she said, dogs are required to be on leashes and cats must be in carriers. The event was heavily attended last year, Simmons said, and she hopes to see the same crowd this year. “Our priest goes to every animal, asks their name and then does a blessing with their name, which I think is really special,” Simmons said. “Last year, we brought our
three cats. We also take a list of animals that cannot be here and the priest will bless them. It’s for any animal you want blessed.” Simmons said she’s honored to be such a big part of the church. Growing up, she said, she didn’t go to church very much. “I never really saw myself as a churchgoing person,” Simmons said. “Even though I believe in God, churches kind of gave me some heartburn sometimes, because I didn’t feel their message was carried out in the community.” That changed when one of her friends was dying, Simmons said. Her friend attended St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, Simmons said, but the episcopal congregation in Eureka Springs supported the family throughout the grieving process. “Her funeral was here in this church,” Simmons said, nodding toward St. James. “After she died, her husband brought me to a service here and I could not believe how friendly people were, and not a fake kind of friendly like you sometimes get but really, really warm people.” Then she learned about everything St. James does for the community, Simmons said, and she became a regular member of the church. She listed some of the ways the church gives back, including the Silver Tea, Sunday Night Suppers and All Saint’s Eve. Simmons said the church gives bags of toiletries to the homeless, shawls and baby blankets to those in need and baskets of food to families around the holidays. Even better, Simmons said, the church has an inclusive attitude. “We welcome all persons regardless of race, culture, gender and sexual identity,” Simmons said. “I am proud of St. James for being on the forefront of churches who are open and affirming.” Simmons encouraged everyone to come to the events this weekend, saying she’s looking forward to seeing the community there. “It’ll just be a really fun time,” Simmons said. “This is the first time we’ve had such an event, and we’re hoping the community will come out.”
Garden Club Presentation
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The Eureka Springs Garden Club offered a slideshow presentation and a lecture and demonstration on planting plants, making and caring for topiaries at the Crescent Hotel on Friday, Sept. 28. Here, the Crescent’s gardener, Susan Benson, shows off two topiaries, one made using hens and chicks and the other by spreading plants like thyme. From left to right are club president Doreen Morris, Benson and club vice-president Annie Stricherz.
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Citizen of the Week
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Stephanie Stodden is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Stodden is the museum operations manager at the Eureka Springs Historical Museum, where she manages exhibits, interacts with visitors and helps keep Eureka’s history alive. Stop by the museum at 95 S. Main to learn more about the history of our town. The museum is open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor. Eureka@gmail.com.
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OUR 27th YEAR In Eureka Springs Smoke Free • FREE Parking Wheelchair Accessible Ramp 26 White St. on the Upper Historic Loop
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Thursday 5-8pm
It’s Love At First Bite At
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Pet of the Week
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Delta Dawn (No. F18-0037) is a beautiful cat, approximately 4 years old. She was a momma kitty living on the streets. When she was brought to the shelter, she seemed to be relieved. She no longer had to hunt for food and constantly be on guard. She slept so soundly the first night, amazed at how soft her bed was. Are you the forever home this sweet girl deserves? She is spayed and has her shots. She’s available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188.
DEAD ELECTRIC FRIDAY 8-11
Wed/Thurs 5pm Fri-Sun 11am Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily Largest Dance Floor Downtown
DJ Fri & Sat Nights
Don’t miss our famous Sunday Brunch In Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs, AR www.MyrtieMaes.com
Green Screen Karaoke Thurs 9pm Sun 7pm
Wednesday Tea Dances 7pm-Close
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CALENDAR of events Send calendar entries to Kelby Newcomb at CCNNews@cox-internet.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.LovelyCitizen.com.
Oct. 5: Parents’ Night Out
The First United Methodist Church of Eureka Springs will host Parents’ Night Out for kids ages three to 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at 195 Huntsville Road. This is a free program for kids that gives parents a night off. There will be crafts, dinner, singing and a movie with popcorn this month.
Oct. 5: Docfest at the Carnegie
The Carnegie Public Library will hold Docfest at the Carnegie, five weeks of diverse documentaries.This year’s final selection will be ‘Three Identical Strangers’ on Friday, Oct. 5. The documentaries will begin at 6 p.m. every Friday, and there will be free admission and popcorn. For more information, call the library at 479-2538754 or visit EurekaLibrary.org.
FLU SHOTS Eureka Springs Family Clinic 146 Passion Play Road Eureka Springs
Oct. 6: NW AR Permaculture Study Group
The Northwest Arkansas Permaculture Study Group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. This month’s topic is the International Transition Towns Movement. Transition is an approach to cultivating community-based sustainability. Joining the meeting via video chat will be Don Hall, co-director of Transitioning US. He will provide a basic introduction to Transition, including its history and related track record in the United States and the relationship between Permaculture and Transition. Jerry Hemd and Brita Revke are hosting the meeting at 806 CR 301 in Eureka Springs.
St. James Episcopal Church will hold October Fest from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at 28 Prospect Ave. The event will include an ice cream social, silent auction, music and entertainment. This event is a fundraiser to support the church’s seminarian.
Oct. 6: Blessing of Pets
Oct. 7: EUUF Service
Everyone is invited to bring their pets
Where HEALTH & BEAUTY For Your BODY & HOME Meet
NO AppOiNTmeNT NeceSSAry
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
BUG REPELLENT?
HOME DECOR & DESIGN
Monday, October 8th & 15th Friday, October 12th & 19th
SICK CALL CLINIC
to the third annual Blessing of Pets at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, in the Elks parking lot at 4 Park Cliff Drive in Holiday Island. In the event of rain, it will be held in the adjoining covered pavilion. This event is sponsored by the Holiday Island Community Church is hosted by Pastor Jeff Timm. The pastoral pup Ted will also be present for this celebration of gifts.
NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS & VITAMINS
No Appointment Needed Our Sick Call Walk-In Clinic is open Monday - Friday, 8-10 am. Quick, Convenient Care of fever, cough, colds. sinus infection, earache, sore throat & other minor illnesses. (For Accidents, Injuries & Other Acute Care Needs Call for an appointment)
Jim Fain PhD • Jim Preslan Robin & Mary Nell
479-253-9746
www.fainsherbacy.com
99 Spring Street, Eureka Springs Next to the Post Office
479-253-5687
Oct. 6: October Fest
Richard Pille, who is of the Lakota
tribe and lives in the area, will speak on ‘What It’s Like Being Indigenous in the U.S. Today’ at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at 17 Elk St. Join the congregation afterward for Salad Sunday. Bring salad, bread, dessert or a beverage to share. The cost is $5 per person or $10 maximum per family. Proceeds go to a good local cause.
Oct. 7: Blessing of the Animals
St. James Episcopal Church will hold a Blessing of the Animals at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, in the garden at 28 Prospect Ave. This custom is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis’ love for all creatures. Dogs on leaches, cats and other animals in cages are welcome.
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Announcements CREATIVE MINDS An after school Art Program for children will be held Tuesday's from 4pm-8pm every week at St. James Church, 28 Prospect, starting October 2nd. Call Katy at 479-244-0745 for more information. ECHO VILLAGE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS You can contribute regardless of your skill-set. Just show up at ECHO Village on Passion Play Rd. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am-Noon. We'll see you there! FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209 Spring St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 479-981-2001 Rev. John C. Gibson Join us every Sunday for an hour of Peace. Ease your worries, Strengthen your Heart. Everyone is Welcome! FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE & APOTHECARY-SEE US AT OUR NEW LOCATION ON OCTOBER 9TH-105A PASSION PLAY RD. Walden Plaza. Carrying over 300 organic herbs, teas and spices. Large selection of supplies for all your DIY natural health, home and body care needs. Open Monday-Saturday, 11am-6pm, 479-253-4968/www.florarojaacupuncture.com or Facebook ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH We are a welcoming and diverse community. We invite you to join with us as we seek and serve Christ in all persons. Taize Service 1st Thursday, 6 p.m. Sunday services: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 28 Prospect, Eureka Springs 479-253-8610 THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET **We are accepting applications for new vendors. Come visit us for fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh baked goods, soaps, jellies, meats, and hot breakfast! In addition, the Thursday Market will now have meat. We have some great vendors here, come on down. Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Community Center, 44 Kingshighway. (location of old High School) THE GOOD SHEPHERD HUMANE SOCIETY Will hold its monthly board meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. The location will be at the Good Shepherd Humane Society Meet and Greet room.
Garage Sale LIQUIDATION SALE! EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING GOES! Old stuff, original items, jewelry, furniture, household, tools. Friday & Saturday, Oct. 5th-6th. 145 Mill Hollow Rd. Eureka Springs
PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!
Classifieds work! Call the Lovely County Citizen today and place your ad. (479) 253-0070.
Classifieds Garage Sale
Help Wanted
FABULOUS & UNIQUE ESTATE SALE BY HILL: October 5, 6 & 7, 8am-4pm. 5 Country Club Drive, Holiday Island. Shopper's & Collector's Paradise! Fantastic WWI & II memorabilia, large collection of antique & vintage items & furniture in excellent condition, tools, patio furniture, linens, pool table & stain glass lights, appliances, generator, Much, Much More! Must See & Must Own! "No Large Purses Permitted!"
GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Opening for a CNA. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island.
Garage Sale New Items Every Week
Saturday 9-4 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Holiday Island Shopping Center behind the Gas Station OUR BIGGEST YARD SALE EVER! Thursday, October 4th, Friday, October 5th and Saturday, October 6th, 8am-4pm. 579 W. Van Buren, Hwy 62West. Sale in big white garage in Razorback Gift Shop Parking Lot. Chevel mirrors, furniture, cheap good exercise equipment including Schwinn Airdyne bike, vintage jewelry from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Rex cleaned out the warehouse! Please no early birds before 7:30am. RAIN OR SHINE!
Help Wanted
Myrtie Mae’s HELP WANTED
SERVER
Full-Time Position with Year Round Opportunity & Vacation Pay Available. Please Send Resume to randy@innoftheozarks.com Or Stop by Myrtie Maes to Apply 207 W. Van Buren (Hwy 62 West), Eureka Springs
479-253-9768 BEST WESTERN Inn of the Ozarks CABIN RESORT IN the Beaver Lake/Mundell area is seeking a Housekeeper/dual position, 3 days or more per week. Sundays a must. Must be dependable, have transportation, cell phone. Great starting pay. Call 479-363-9991 to set up application/interview time.
GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Opening for LPN or RN. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island.
To place a classified ad in the CITIZEN, stop by the office, call 479-253-0070, or e-mail us at citizendesk@cox-internet.com
Help Wanted
Now Hiring Personal Caregivers Are you looking for part-time employment that works around YOUR family’s schedule?
ATTENTION Brighton Ridge of Eureka Springs, is seeking qualified individuals to fill the positions of:
Dietary • 2 Cooks FT 2 Dishwashers/PT 2 Cook Aids FT/PT Brighton Ridge offers a newly remodeled living and working environment located in the beautiful city of Eureka Springs, AR. Brighton Ridge offers a competitive wage scale, full health insurance, 401K plans, and vacation benefits.
Please inquire at the Business Office or send resumes Teresa Lunsford. bradmin@brightonridge.info FX: 479-253-5325 235 Huntsville Road Eureka Springs, AR 72632 479-253-7038 NOW HIRING A CNA And Cook at Holly House Assisted Living, Eureka Springs 479-253-9800 NOW HIRING P-T AND F-T Massage Therapist and Attendant. Apply in person at 135 Spring St. or call 479-244-6827 for details
The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas offers you:
Flexible Hours Close to home! • Up to 29 hours per week • $9.25 per hour • Bonus Opportunities • Paid Holidays • Retirement Plan match option
Next FREE TRAINING offered in YOUR COUNTY October 8 - 12, 2018 For more information and to apply visit:
www.aaanwar.org/Employment Employment is subject to a clear pre-employment background screen, drug test and approved PCA training. EEO Employer/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Land for Sale 10 ACRES WOODED VIEW On private road. Electric available. Close to Eureka. $49,900 870-423-8107 HOLIDAY ISLAND LOT Lakeview, great home site, gentle slope, on paved road. Lot #115-3-13. Appraised in 2017 at $20,000. On Deer Run Drive. Accepting offers, call 253-208-1445
Real Estate for Sale
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS For Wait staff, Prep cook, Gift Shop Clerk, and Part-time Brakeman. Please apply in person at ES & NA Railway Depot.
36'X60' RED IRON BUILDING. Insulated, 2 roll-up doors, CH/A, office, bath, water/septic. On 8 acres(MOL) w/view (more land available), 2 miles from E.S $119,000. 870-423-8107
ONYX CAVE IS Seeking energetic Gift Shop attendant for weekends only. Must be dependable. Apply in person at 338 Onyx Cave.
Services Offered DEBRA REID, LCSW Psychotherapy. Most insurances accepted. Call for appointment 479-244-7784. Sliding scale fee for cash payments.
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Services Offered CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284 CLEAN PERFECTION The corners are as clean as the middle of the floor. Experienced 14 years. References available. No job too large or too small. Call 918-850-8148 (Local) FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates. Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305 HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Carpentry, drywall, decks, tile. One call does it all. We do small jobs. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353 NANCY'S PAINTING AND SHEET ROCK REPAIR No job too small. 35 years experience. Call 918-316-1226. Free Estimates TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284 HOMETOWN CARPET CLEANING Professional Residential/Commercial Carpet Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Pet Odor Removal & more! 479-418-3406 LAWN CARE, POWERWASHING, GUTTERS Cleaned: Call Cody for free estimates. Serving Eureka Springs and Berryville. Call/text 870-480-2114. Senior citizen and Military discounts. NEED HELP? CALL BILLY! Commercial or Residential. Deck Refinishing, Power-washing, Leaf removal, Carpentry, Painting, Light construction, Gutter cleaning, Yard clean-ups, etc. 479-244-5827 RIKARD PLUMBING, LLC - 50 years plus experience. Licensed in Arkansas. We do remodels, new construction, and service calls. 417-271-0345 after 5:30p.m. 417-271-6623 SAW-N-LOGS By Tyler Thomas. Chainsaw Carving-Tree Sculpture. Commercial and Residential. See Pictures on Instagram: tylerthomas1224. Call 479-244-7853 for your sculpture! SIMPLICITY COUNSELING LICENSED Respectful Therapist with 30 dynamic success yrs. Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/Grief, Addictions, Sleep, Moods, etc. Effective Couples Therapy also. That real therapy that will improve your experience from now on. "It's your time" Call today (479) 244-5181 UPHOLSTERY: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL. Custom built. Furniture repair and caning. Fabrics and foam available. No job too small, dining seats, sofas, recliners, antiques. Call/text Aaron 479-212-2875
For Rent 2BR/2BA, 1,200 SQ.FT HOME For rent on 17 acres in Eagle Rock, MO. $750/mo. Electric, water and garbage included. $35 non-refundable app/background check fee. First/Last; $200/pet deposit, $800/security deposit, and contract-upon-approval required. creaturefeaturepetsitting@gmail.com 3BR/2BA HOME On quiet Mill Hollow Road in ES. Pond, creekside, carport, garage, D/W, W/D, central air/heat, new kitchen. $1,225/mo+Utilities+$1K deposit. Available Now. 720-212-8495 3BR/2BA HOUSE Large fenced yard and basement. Prime location in Eureka Springs. Small separate shop and storage room. $1,100/mo+$1,000/deposit+Utilities. 479-244-6827 A 2000 SQ.FT. HOME With W/D and appliances, located inside city limits just behind Acord Home Center off of Hwy 23 South, will be available for lease in Nov. $1100/month plus deposit. Pets allowed. No Smoking. Call (479) 304-0041 or (515) 897-0609 A THREE BEDROOM With two baths, a living room, family room, utility room, kitchen, dining room, garage and a large fenced yard located at 145 Deer Lane in Eureka Springs, will be available for lease in November. All appliances are furnished. Contact Paul or Tatyana Hetzer at 515-897-0609 for details. CUTE, CLEAN 2BR/1BA 1000 sq.ft. home for rent with 2+ off-street parking spaces on Owen St. Walk to Downtown. Washer/dryer/central heat and air. No pets. No smoking. $1,000/mo.+deposit and references. Available October 1. 479-253-8916 SENIOR HOUSING 1BR For seniors age 62 and up. Quiet neighborhoods, CH/CA, refrigerator, range, grab bars in bath. Water/trash paid. Community room/laundry on site. Rent based on income. Berryville: 870-423-6860 or 870-423-2156. Green Forest: 870-438-6558 or The Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-432-9721. Equal Opportunity Housing Developments.
Misc. for Sale A HOUSE IS NOT A Home without a Cat. Savannah kittens available now in Berryville. For info call: 501-765-7464
Wanted WONDERLAND ANTIQUES BUYS/SELLS antiques, primitives, unique vintage items. Open 10a.m.-5p.m. Closed Tuesday/Wednesday. Hwy. 62 East of Eureka 3 miles. 479-244-0943
FINE DINING RESTAURANT & LOUNGE EXTENSIVE WINE LIST FULL BAR
FEATURING Chef Jeff Clements THURSDAYS LOCALS NIGHT $14.95 $16.95 Specials
LunchServing 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Dinner Nightly Dinner Nightly p.m. pm Seating from 5:005-9 – 9:00 37 N. Main • 479-253-6756 • RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED
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